Posted on 06/19/2005 10:29:03 AM PDT by Tribune7
It was more of a discussion than an argument. The exchange seemed like a normal disagreement that I had seen happen between my parents from time to time. Mom and Dad had then continued their discussion from the living room into the kitchen. A few minutes later Dad called for me to come in there.
"Joe, a few minutes ago when we were in the other room I didn't show your Mother the respect she deserves. That wasn't right for me to do and that's not the kind of example I should be giving. So I wanted to apologize to your Mom with you here," he said. Mom and I looked at each other quizzically. There really wasn't anything disrespectful or mean spirited in the way Dad had handled things. He seemed annoyed but it was a normal irritation from someone in the midst of a disagreement. Mom accepted the apology but insisted to Dad that he had not done anything wrong.
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Happy Father's Day
"Dad had lost his father when he was 11 and endured the Great Depression as his widowed Mom raised three sons. When World War II broke out, my peace loving Dad, who attended Mass and received Holy Communion every day of his life, volunteered for service even though he had three deferments: his age, working in a vital industry for the war effort and the sole support of his aged Mom. Mom told me that when questioned as to why he volunteered Dad simply said, "This evil must be stopped!""
"This evil must be stopped!" -- What a man! I'm certain that's how many American soldiers feel today.
Thanks so much for posting this, Tribune7. I thought I didn't have time to read another "feel good" story, but when I read the bit about the apology, it reminded me of my own Dad's decency.
A great post...inspiration to all...thank you
That's a keeper. Thank you for the beautiful story of a man's love for his wife, his children and his country and his son's love for his father. I loved the line about rosary beads and an iron grip on a weapon. What a story.
His second heart attack, when I was 15, killed him, but I will never forget how he would gather my sisters and I together and remind us to love each other, because family was more important than anything.
He was a gentle, loving man who adored my Mother and taught me the kind of man I wanted to spend my life with. I have found the same love and strength and gentleness of heart in my Marine - I love you Sweetheart, Happy Father's Day
Thanks Gorgeous,
I don't mind the comparison, in fact, I am certain that your Dad convinced the Lord to send me to you. Sharing a life with you has brought me more joy than I ever could have thought possible. I think the gifts you have given me are far greater than any I have given you in return but no one else could love you more. I adore you and I always will Baby, oh, and thanks for making me eligible to celebrate Fathers Day in the first place!
Your Michael
Wow............. if you weren't already married.........;^)
You two definitely need a room. In the same locale. ;)
I agree!
I like Joe's stuff. This might have been his best.
Boy, I'll say. Wow...tissue alert. :)
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